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Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: they want to change their names. A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts at the end that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.

It's Flynn's first day at school and he's nervous about making a mistake. An amusing story unfolds as Flynn's parents recount the mistakes others have made: Police officer Julie Nick gave a robber an ice cream and Ned Mutton tried to milk the chickens. Convinced he won't do anything so silly, Flynn walks out of the house still wearing his pyjamas! Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type – A humorous story with a familiar setting.A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the eight funny accounts.Curriculum links – Citizenship: Choices; People who help us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Billy wants only one thing for his birthday - a bucket. Inside it, he can see all kinds of magnificent sea creatures. But Mum and Dad are sceptical and, when Dad unwittingly uses the bucket to clean his car, he's in for a big surprise!

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains six Level 10 books, one of each of the following titles: Badcats, Tom Thumb and the Football Team, Doris Bean and the Queen, Yummy Scrummy, Nelly the Monster-Sitter and Disgusting Denzil.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains 36 Level 10 books, six of each of the following titles: Badcats, Tom Thumb and the Football Team, Doris Bean and the Queen, Yummy Scrummy, Nelly the Monster-Sitter and Disgusting Denzil.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains six Level 11 books, one of each of the following titles: Clever Monkey, Ronald the Tough Sheep, The Jam Street Puzzle, Toffee and Marmalade, Brer Rabbit's Trickbag and Psid and Bolter.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains 36 Level 11 books, six of each of the following titles: Clever Monkey, Ronald the Tough Sheep, The Jam Street Puzzle, Toffee and Marmalade, Brer Rabbit's Trickbag and Psid and Bolter.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains six Level 11 books, one of each of the following titles: The Huge and Horrible Beast, Dick Whittington, Mary-Anne and the Cat Baby, Arabian Nights, Dancing the Night Away and Duperball.

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongside illustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.This pack contains 36 Level 11 books, six of each of the following titles: The Huge and Horrible Beast, Dick Whittington, Mary-Anne and the Cat Baby, Arabian Nights, Dancing the Night Away and Duperball.

Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN'THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock 'n' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay, hilarious illustrations and the most magical, musical unicorns you've never heard of! It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.

Did you know that unicorns LOVE to sing? A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the most talented unicorns ever, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- ONE, TWO . . . ONE, TWOnicorns who always use a microphone- WECAN'THEARYOUnicorns who always forget to turn their microphone on- BLUESUEDESHOEnicorns who love rock 'n' roll- DOOBYDOOnicorns who prefer soul- HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOYOUnicorns who only know one song- plus some familiar unicorns you may have seen before!This funny and surprising follow-up to The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns is jam-packed with joyful wordplay, hilarious illustrations and the most magical, musical unicorns you've never heard of! It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.

A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the wildest and wackiest unicorns you can imagine, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- spooky BOO!nicorns- polite AFTERYOUnicorns- floating BALLOONincorns- smelly POOnicorns- clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns- and so many more!This funny and surprising new take on the unicorn craze is jam-packed with joyful wordplay and hilarious illustrations. It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.*A fully illustrated version of Daisy and Gabby's story from the bestselling Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns*

A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the wildest and wackiest unicorns you can imagine, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover:- spooky BOO!nicorns- polite AFTERYOUnicorns- floating BALLOONincorns- smelly POOnicorns- clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns- and so many more!This funny and surprising new take on the unicorn craze is jam-packed with joyful wordplay and hilarious illustrations. It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination.*A fully illustrated version of Daisy and Gabby's story from the bestselling Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns*

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help . . .If you love this DAISY adventure, look out for more including DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHOCOLATE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SCHOOL TRIPS!

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?!And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE...This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?!And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE...This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

Winner of the 2026 Stockport Children's Book Awards, this imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids who love the unexpected.Good Bits is a highly original collection of short stories for children aged 6-8 that demands to be read. It will excite and inspire young readers not only to read on, but also to write and illustrate their own stories.Written by award-winning author Kes Gray, this action-packed collection of stories is ideal for kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The engaging layout and illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and short stories are perfect for a quick adventure somewhere new.This collection of short stories for kids offers: Stories by award-winning author Kes Gray, who has written bestselling children’s books like Oi Frog.An early chapter book with intriguing illustrations and an engaging format that will make children want to read on.Shorter stories with fun, exciting plots that will encourage caregivers and children to participate in shared storytelling.From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers, a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate, this collection features the best bits of the story - the brilliant characters, actions and settings that spin a story that demands to be read.*Good Bits won the Best Read for Juniors category at the Stockport Children’s Book Award 2026.

From award-winning and bestselling author Kes Gray comes his second explosive short story collection: More Good Bits! From a stunt cat who stars in a cat food advertisement, to a lost glove that finds its way home; this collection of original short stories by bestselling author Kes Gray will excite and inspire young readers. Just like Good Bits, each story is fast-paced and action-packed. The layout, clever use of typography and illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and the short story form is perfect for a quick adventure somewhere new, meaning even the most reluctant readers will be excited to pick this book up time and time again.Written by award-winning children’s author Kes Gray, More Good Bits is exactly that – characters, actions and settings that together spin engaging stories that demand to be read.

From the legendary, multi-million-copy bestselling author of OI FROG! and the sensationally talented illustrator of DUMP TRUCK DISCO comes a brand-new powerhouse partnership: Kes Gray and Jack Viant join forces for the picture book event of the year!Flying a spaceship can be tricky, but thanks to your sat nav, you can safely navigate your way to Galaxy X. Press the right buttons to activate your engine, engage turbo thrust and launch, and off you go! But as you journey along the intergalactic highway, you must follow the directions and swerve, shake and squeeze to avoid black holes, meteor showers and hungry space monsters!This immersive adventure through the stars is written by award-winning and bestselling author Kes Gray, and is the perfect companion for car journeys. Vibrant illustrations and an interactive text allow for an imaginative experience that young readers will enjoy over and over again."action-packed, fast-paced, inventive and hilarious." - The Guardian on Good Bits by Kes Gray

Winner of the 2026 Stockport Children's Book Awards, this imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids who love the unexpected.Good Bits is a highly original collection of short stories for children aged 6-8 that demands to be read. It will excite and inspire young readers not only to read on, but also to write and illustrate their own stories.Written by award-winning author Kes Gray, this action-packed collection of stories is ideal for kids who need a bit of encouragement to keep them reading. The engaging layout and illustrations make the stories exciting and approachable, and short stories are perfect for a quick adventure somewhere new.This collection of short stories for kids offers: Stories by award-winning author Kes Gray, who has written bestselling children’s books like Oi Frog.An early chapter book with intriguing illustrations and an engaging format that will make children want to read on.Shorter stories with fun, exciting plots that will encourage caregivers and children to participate in shared storytelling.From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers, a magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a crochet-loving pirate, this collection features the best bits of the story - the brilliant characters, actions and settings that spin a story that demands to be read.*Good Bits won the Best Read for Juniors category at the Stockport Children’s Book Award 2026.

Here comes trouble... It's a BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy (mis)adventure from Kes Gray, the bestselling author of the Oi Frog series!Daisy meets a magician and learns that magic is real. She's absolutely amazed! Her mind starts spinning, and she soon comes up with a brilliant plan to take advantage of this incredible power – or will her ideas spell disaster instead?This is the best young fiction series for building confidence in budding readers. And then getting them hooked!

This comforting, reassuring picture book will help young children come to terms with divorce and separation.A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. But, as he learns, even though his parents' relationship may be broken, their love for him is not. "An excellent book aimed squarely at young children." Nursery World"Resonates with empathy and poignancy." Junior

Ahoy there! But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one?!No matter how hard he looks, Jake cannot see the mysterious hoys he keeps hearing so much about.How can he ever be a proper pirate if he can’t see a hoy? With his parrot on his shoulder, he walks gloomily across the sand dunes.Until something quite unusual catches his eye.This atmospheric and beautifully illustrated book will spark imaginations and help inspire: Open-mindedness Creativity Inclusivity Curiosity …and of course, wordplay, wit and whimsy! This vibrant new picture book from bestselling author Kes Gray is perfect for pirate fans everywhere, at any time of day.

Ahoy there! But what is a hoy, and why can Pirate Jake never see one?!No matter how hard he looks, Jake cannot see the mysterious hoys he keeps hearing so much about.How can he ever be a proper pirate if he can’t see a hoy? With his parrot on his shoulder, he walks gloomily across the sand dunes.Until something quite unusual catches his eye.This atmospheric and beautifully illustrated book will spark imaginations and help inspire: Open-mindedness Creativity Inclusivity Curiosity …and of course, wordplay, wit and whimsy! This vibrant new picture book from bestselling author Kes Gray is perfect for pirate fans everywhere, at any time of day.

Prepare for a laugh-out-loud adventure with A Mouse Just Ate My House! the latest tail from the multi-million copy bestselling children’s author Kes Gray.  Mice eat cheese, right? Not this mouse! Our mischievous little nuisance is so hungry she will stop at nothing until she’s full up. She’s even taken a big bite out of this very book - just look at the missing piece and all the little nibble marks! In this hilarious story, a hungry little mouse simply cannot stop eating. From doors to sofas to chairs – even stairs! She has a rumble in her tummy that won’t go away.  Her first course was my skirting board  You know the shapes mice make I thought one hole was all she’d do, But that was my mistake!  She waited till I’d gone to bed  And then without me knowing  She made another mousey hole  And then just kept on going! Told from the perspective of a frustrated little boy whose house is being eaten bite by bite, A Mouse Just Ate My House! is a riotous rhyming picture book promises a joyous time for readers young and old.

From the author of bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heartwarming lift-the-flap picture book about two giraffe friends, who are out on a walk together.Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who’s…well, smaller than average. Right at the very beginning of their walk, Torla’s longer-than-average neck gets stuck in a very stubborn cloud. These loveable giraffes have to work together, with Smorla guiding Torla past some very funny obstacles.Featuring three lazy lions, two bingo-playing hippos, a silly sunbathing elephant and more, this book is full of uproarious humour that will have kids and grownups giggling as they turn the pages.This is the first book in a new laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright, bold and beautiful drawings from award-winning illustrator Chris Jevons.As well as being a very amusing read, The Lower than Average Cloud teaches children the importance of being considerate and helpful to others, as Smorla helps her friend Torla out of a tricky situation.At times whimsical, at others deadpan, this series by Kes Gray follows the characters Torla and Smorla, who enjoy a very unlikely friendship. One is a taller-than-average giraffe, the other is a shorter-than-average giraffe! Join them on their adventures as the love and trust they share take their companionship to new heights.

From the author of the bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heart-warming lift-the-flap picture book about two best friends, who just happen to be giraffes. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who is... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must figure out how to rescue her friend, but despite her best efforts, Torla remains resolutely stuck.How will Smorla get her out?! Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla, and a BIG surprise, this book is packed with uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages. Beyond the laughs, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others as Smorla works tirelessly to save her friend Torla from a tricky situation. This lovable series will get children thinking about the world around them in a fun and engaging way. This is the second book in a laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright and witty illustrations from award-winning artist Chris Jevons. Designed in a unique, narrowed portrait format to emphasise the giraffes' height and the hole's depth, this playful picture book includes four gatefolds, offering a special and interactive reading experience that actively engages children. At times whimsical and at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows Torla and Smorla on their extraordinary adventures. Their love and trust take their unlikely friendship to exciting new heights.